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Board reviews 2025 program of work, accepts grant funding update and certification efforts
Summary
Board accepted its 2025 program of work, heard that a Tennessee Economic Development Partnership grant and a $1,000 award from TVA were received to support existing industry programs, and discussed reapplying for 3‑star certification.
The Hawkins County Industrial Board reviewed and accepted a proposed program of work for 2025, and received updates on grant funding and certification efforts tied to its economic development activities.
Staff presented the 2025 program of work — a planning document used to support grant applications — and noted few substantive changes from the prior year. The program includes continuing existing‑industry outreach, annual events, participation in wage and benefits surveys, and work with the Hawkins County Board of Education and Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) on workforce needs. The board approved the program by voice vote.
Staff also reported on funding and grants: the Tennessee Economic Development Partnership program application was submitted as part of the board’s work plan process; in addition, staff stated they received $1,000 from TVA for fiscal 2025 to support existing‑industry programs. Board staff (identified in the meeting as Cathy) handled the application and grant administration.
The chamber representative reported work to reapply for a 3‑star certification for Hawkins County and noted a stakeholder meeting in February with Jody Slider to set goals. Staff said grant funds might be used to update the industrial board’s website; specific grant amounts for that potential project were not provided.
No vote was required for the grant application updates beyond acceptance of the 2025 program of work; the board did not set specific award budgets in the meeting.
